According to clinical nutritionist Specialist Hospital Radiotherapy Department. Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo (RSCM), Dr.. Fiastuti Witjaksono, MS SpGK, proper nutrition is necessary for the development of the child to be optimal. Every day children need good nutrition that can be obtained from the intake of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals.
Intake of these nutrients we can get from a wide variety of foods that we consume every day. Pnting to absorb vitamins like A, D, E and K, we have to consume fat to 30% of the total energy per day.
"The problem of child nutrition should get special attention is still often seen the emergence of parental misconceptions about this" he said.
Malnutrition, kelebian nutrition, and nutrition is one of three nutritional problems that he mentioned, and each has different indications and consequences.
He said, need a balanced composition between carbohydrate (45-65%), protein (10-25%), at least 30% fat, and various other vitamins that must be given to children to help the optimal growth and development of children and to prevent nutritional problems such third .
According to data from the Ministry of Health in 2007, as many as 82% of the 4.1 million children under five are malnourished, they are malnourished and 18% at risk for malnutrition.
He reveals, for the sake of creating a healthy diet, fun and controlled need for an intelligent meal planning by parents. The key is the number of calories needed, the composition of foods with carbohydrates, regular eating schedule, balanced fat, protein, on the other side of specific nutrients are met.
According to him, malnutrition in children will have an effect on brain development, physical growth, skill development, and also affect the social maturity.
He mentioned that children aged 1-3 years need 1,300 calories / day, ages 4-6 years old need 1,800 calories / day, while 7-10 year olds need 2000 calories / day.
"Children should be accustomed to eating 3 times a day, plus snacks to meet the needs of those calories." He said.
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